Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc (CCEP) is dated December 18, 2025. The report discloses corporate governance changes regarding the retirement of a Senior Independent Director and the appointment of a new Independent Non-Executive Director, effective following the Annual General Meeting on May 28, 2026.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, liquidity, or other key financial metrics. This report focuses exclusively on board composition changes.
Material Changes
- Director Retirement: Thomas Johnson, Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) and Senior Independent Director (SID), will retire after ten years of service. He has served on the Remuneration Committee (2016–2024), chaired the Nomination Committee (2019–2025), and currently chairs the Affiliated Transaction Committee.
- Director Appointment: Laurence Debroux has been appointed as an INED, effective May 28, 2026. The Board has determined she is independent under the UK Corporate Governance Code.
Outlook, Commentary, and Risks
Management commentary highlights Mr. Johnson's significant contribution to CCEP's transformation and growth since the merger nearly a decade ago. Ms. Debroux brings extensive expertise in finance, strategy, M&A, and risk management, with prior executive roles at Heineken N.V., JCDecaux, and SANOFI. The Nomination Committee is currently reviewing Board Committee compositions in light of these changes. No specific financial risks, contingencies, or unusual items are disclosed in this filing.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Confirm the exact date of the Annual General Meeting (May 28, 2026) when the board changes become effective.
- Monitor future announcements regarding the appointment of the next Senior Independent Director.
- Review upcoming filings for the finalized composition of Board Committees following Ms. Debroux's appointment.
- Verify that no financial performance data was omitted from this specific 6-K, as it is a governance-only disclosure.